Recent Findings and Developments in Chromium Plated Gun Tubes

Abstract

The shortcomings encountered with conventional high contraction chromium coatings in gun bores during past investigations are reviewed. Changes in the application of chromium for improving its performance during firing are proposed. Recent developments on the application of low contraction chromium with a new plating process, effects of partially plated bores on accuracy, and the effects of rifling profile on the wear of chromium coatings are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA129905

Entities

People

  • G. D'andrea
  • J. Walden
  • V. P. Greco

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Ammunition
  • Chromium
  • Dispersions
  • Gun Barrels
  • Guns
  • Howitzers
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Metals
  • Military Research
  • Projectiles
  • Refractory Metals
  • Rifling
  • Tensile Strength
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • ballistics.